membranous

• Perteneciente o relativo a una membrana, o que se asemeja a ella; compuesto por una capa fina y flexible de tejido o caracterizado por dicha capa.

Relating to or resembling a membrane; consisting of or characterized by a thin, pliable layer of tissue.

1. Relating to or resembling a membraneC1formalscientific

   Describing something that is made of, relates to, or has the thin, pliable nature of a biological membrane.

   membranoso

   • The membranous wings of the dragonfly are incredibly delicate.
   • Certain bacteria have a membranous outer layer that protects them.
   • The organ is encased in a thin, membranous sac.

   Sinónimosfilmy

2. Characterized by membrane formationC2formalmedical

   Having a tendency to form a thin sheet or layer resembling a membrane, often as a result of biological or chemical processes.

   membranoso

   • The disease causes a membranous growth on the surface of the lungs.
   • Inflammation can lead to a membranous coating on the affected tissue.
   • The sample displayed a membranous structure under the microscope.